A drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation like rain, sleet or snow can make winter costly at home. Between turning up your heat and spending money on ice melt, the last cost any homeowner wants to account for is burst pipes and the damage they can cause. It doesn’t take much of a crack to cause thousands in repairs. A one-eighth inch crack in a pipe can spew … [Read more...]
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A job that counts: be a Census taker!
Get paid to help your community as part of the 2020 Census Team. Apply if: You are at least 18 years oldYou have a valid Social Security numberYou are a U.S. citizenYou are registered with the Selective Service System, or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male and were born after Dec. 31, 1959. Other qualifications: Most jobs require access to a vehicle … [Read more...]
2019 Thanksgiving community meals, deals & cold weather resources (updated)
If you're grappling with food insecurity or economic hardship, the holidays can be anything but the most wonderful time of the year. Below we've compiled a list of places to find Thanksgiving community meals, coats, warm clothes, and other assistance. The list has been updated for 2019 and features free resources, unless otherwise noted, on a first-come, first-served basis. … [Read more...]
Free Cultural Healing Summit
WHAT: The Mental Health and Wellness Action Team of Ramsey County Public Health is hosting a free Cultural Healing Summit. The summit welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in community discussions and activities around healing and wellness. This is a family event and children are encouraged to come. Breakout sessions led by community healers will … [Read more...]
Recognize a special mother at Sister Spokesman’s annual ‘Celebrating Moms’ event
2018 "Celebrating Moms" nominees Do you know a phenomenal mother? Every year, Sister Spokesman hosts a “Celebrating Moms of All Ages” event dedicated to recognizing and honoring mothers in the community who've gone above and beyond in their actions or accomplishments. This year's event is Dec. 7, from noon to 4 pm, at LifeSource in Minneapolis. We want to honor these … [Read more...]